Data Analyst (Des Moines, IA)

Unclassified - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Moines, IA

About the position

The Data Analyst position in Des Moines, IA is responsible for managing the analytic data needs of the business unit. This role involves handling complex data projects, providing advanced analytical support across various domains such as claims, provider data, member data, clinical data, and more. The Data Analyst will extract, load, model, and reconcile large datasets, review data for operational impacts, and assist management in making data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex data projects and act as a lead for other Data Analysts.
• Provide advanced analytical support for business operations in areas such as claims, provider data, member data, clinical data, HEDIS, pharmacy, and external reporting.
• Extract, load, model, and reconcile large amounts of data across multiple system platforms and sources.
• Review data to determine operational impacts and needed actions; elevate issues, trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to management.
• Develop reports and deliverables and make recommendations to management.
• Model data using MS Excel, Access, SQL, and/or other data warehouse analytical tools.
• Assist management in driving business decisions based on data.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state deliverable reporting requirements by performing data quality audits and analysis.
• Assist with training and mentoring other Data Analysts.
• Assist with determining workload and related activities for other Data Analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of statistical analysis or data analysis experience.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Reporting and Analysis tools, SQL, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Access.
• Experience managing projects or heavy involvement in project implementation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HEDIS data analysis including measurement and rates impacted.
• Experience in pharmacy underwriting analysis or financial reporting/auditing.

Benefits

• Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits.